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The global polymer foam market is primarily driven by heavy demand from the automotive industry across the globe. It has multitude uses in the automotive industry for components such as headlights, cables, gaskets and cushioning.

Polyurethane foam was leading segment in 2015 and is also predicted to maintain its dominance in coming years. It is manufactured in two distinct forms; flexible and rigid. Whereas, rigid polyurethane foam is employed for thermal insulation, flexible polyurethane foam is used for cushioning.

In terms of applications, the market is categorised into; building & construction, packaging, automotive, furniture & bedding, and other applications. Building and construction were the largest application segment in 2015, accounting for more than 30.0% of total volume, and it is predicted to continue this trend in coming years. Packaging was the second largest application. Automotive and furniture & bedding are projected to have significant growth within the forecast period.

In terms of regions, Asia Pacific held a dominant position in the market in 2015 and is expected to remain dominant during the years to come owing to the rising demand from the construction industry. Countries such as China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia are expected to contribute towards the strong demand for polymer foam due to emerging automotive and construction industries. Europe was the second largest market in 2015. North America and Latin America will witness exponential growth in near future.